| Snapshot from The Ridge |
Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life..  College acceptance stars adorn the bulletin board outside the College Counseling office. The 42 members of the class of 2012 have thus far been accepted to 120 different colleges in 29 states and the District of Columbia. |
Bulletin Board
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Donate Your Used Glasses and Sunglasses
Here is your chance to recycle those glasses or sunglasses you no longer use. Junior Samiya Ijaz has partnered with Humanity First and the Lion's Club to run an eyeglass drive for the benefit of Americans and Guatemalans in need. Bins are located in both the Upper School and Middle School lobbies. Click here to read more about Ms. Ijaz's project. Thank you for your support!
Reminders:
AP exams have begun, and Upper School finals begin on May 21st. To see the schedule, log on to the school portal via "My Pacific Ridge," and click Calendar in the left-hand column.
Summer readings have been chosen. Middle School students will read Brain Rules, by John Medina. Upper Schools students will read Life of Pi, by Yann Martel. All students will also read a second book, based on grade level - stay tuned for more information.
Pacific Ridge families are invited to host an international high school student who will be enrolled at Pacific Ridge School next year. Participants will receive compensation from the hosted student's family for room and board. To learn more about this unique opportunity, please contact Jean Nassif at jnassif@pacificridge.org.
The Middle School Boomers! event is Friday, May 11th. The fun will run from 6-8 p.m., and families are asked to provide transportation both ways. Click here for directions.
Click here to access program descriptions and registration information for Middle and Upper School summer sports camps at Pacific Ridge.
Citizen Diplomacy Council of San Diego (CDCSD) is bringing Iraqi students to San Diego this summer, and is looking for families to host them August 2nd-12th. Please contact Executive Director Cath DeStefano at 619-291-8105 or Cath@CDCSD.org.
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| New & Noteworthy |
The Firebirds Have Landed!"Whose house?" prompted Athletic Director Darren Lawlor. "Our house!" responded the crowd, enthusiastically waving pom poms. A sea of light blue and black filled the new Athletic Center on Friday, May 4th, when the community celebrated the opening of "our house" - a 35,000 square-foot Athletic Center where Pacific Ridge teams will train and host games. The multi-purpose venue can also accommodate large meetings, social occasions, and performances, among other events. Friday's focus, however, was all on the Firebirds, as the Varsity Volleyball, Girls Varsity Basketball, and Boys Varsity Basketball teams took on Pacific Ridge faculty members in the new school gymnasium. The students squeaked by the faculty, making that first challenge a victory. But everyone in attendance was a winner. In the words of Coach Lawlor, "As a team of dedicated student-athletes, coaches, parents, faculty, and staff, we have all worked hard to bring this world-class athletic center to life!" KUSI captured the ribbon cutting ceremony in two separate broadcasts. Click here, then click on Saturday, May 5th to see Saturday's segment. Coverage begins at the 6:50 mark. Click here to read Dr. Ogle's blog about the big day and about his hopes for athletics at Pacific Ridge School.  Our fantastic emcees: Mr. Richter and Mr. Kraynyak The crowd gets ready for the festivities.
 Dr. Mullady leads the faculty basketball team onto the floor.
 A graceful volley Whose house? Our house!On May 2nd, 32 groups of tenth graders presented their Plant a SEED service projects during Community Life period. Students highlighted the main goals and steps to reach those goals on poster boards, and answered questions from the Pacific Ridge faculty and students. The projects were local and international, ranging from conservation projects to mental health support to sustainable small business plans. Students also developed an in-depth portfolio, with a business and communications plan, for each project, that will enable them to continue pursuing the project in their Junior and Senior years, if they choose. Upper School Theater Students Perform On Friday, May 4th, Intro Theater Arts students presented an evening of selected scenes. Drawing from a culturally and historically varied repertoire, they performed scenes from Antigone, The Glass Menagerie, Universal Language, A Raisin in the Sun, and The Misanthrope. A round of applause to Pacific Ridge thespians! 
"Mama" and "Beneatha" in a scene from Raisin in the Sun. |
Curricular Adventures
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Swashbuckling Seventh Graders!
As part of their study of Romeo and Juliet, 7th-grade students spent Community Life period on Wednesday, May 2nd, learning about fencing and stage fighting.
 Learning the basics
The jousting begins! |
Sports on the Ridge
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Tennis Team Swings To The Playoffs
The Boys Varsity Tennis team finished the season 6th out of 32 teams in the Coastal League, making it to the playoffs. Their victory on Tuesday against Santana High, 12-6, brought them to the quarterfinals, where they lost to the Saints. Coach Mattingley notes proudly, "We had a great season that was a significant improvement over last year, and we look forward to dominating the Coastal League next year."
Golf Team Poised For Post-Season Play
Congratulations to the Co-Ed Varsity Golf team, which in just its second year as a program has qualified for post-season play in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). The team takes on Classical Academy on Monday, and if victorious, will play in the CIF tournament at Escondido Country Club on Tuesday. Sophomore Marc Hedrick has already qualified for the individual CIF tournament based on his low differential average from this spring season. Go Firebirds!
Scores Girls MS− A Basketball 05/01/12 Maranatha Christian Away 37 22 W 05/03/12 Santa Fe Christian Schools Home 13 19 L Girls MS− B Basketball 05/03/12 Santa Fe Christian Schools Home 8 29 L Coed Varsity Golf 05/01/12 League Tournament Home 419 417 L Boys Varsity Tennis 05/01/12 La Jolla Country Day School Home 2 16 L Boys Varsity Lacrosse 05/03/12 Francis W. Parker School Away 7 3 W Boys MS− A Lacrosse 05/05/12 vs. Poway Home 7 1 W Boys MS− B Lacrosse 05/05/12 Penasquitos Home 5 3 W Girls Varsity Lacrosse 04/30/12 La Jolla Country Day School Home 13 5 W 05/01/12 The Bishop's School Home 6 16 L 05/03/12 Francis W. Parker School Home 6 11 L Girls Junior Varsity Lacrosse 05/01/12 The Bishop's School Home 12 10 W Girls Middle School Lacrosse 05/03/12 vs. Falcons Home 10 8 W 05/05/12 vs. Coronado Home 7 7 T |
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In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.
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May 11th
Middle School Social Event at Boomers!
in Vista
6-8 p.m.
May 21st
Upper School
Exams Begin
May 24th
Upper School
Travel Programs
Begin
May 28th
No School
Memorial Day
June 1
Last Day of Classes
for Middle School
June 2nd
Middle School
Travel Programs
Begin
June 12th
Last Day of School
June 14th
Commencement
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A View from The Ridge 
